Word: negroness
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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...were such as to bring out the talent of each in its best light, and the audience justly rewarded them with unusual applause and enthusiasm. At the matinee we had "Virginia Mummy" and "Anne Boleyn." The former is a decidedly weak farce, which was only relieved by the excellent negro delineation of Mr. Sturgis. The burlesque is new, we believe, and is probably destined to be a favorite. All the parts were well taken, and all should be equally praised; but we must again compliment Messrs. Thomas, Devens, and Szemelenyi on their acting and singing...
...Argus mourns the vitiated tastes of the Middletowners, who patronize "Combination Troupes" and "Negro Minstrels" five nights in the week, but fail to appreciate a musical entertainment of real merit. It informs us also that, inspired by the sight of the cups won by the Freshmen, Middletown has voted a good crew for the next University race. A boat-house will be erected in the spring...